paneer capsicum sabzi recipe | Indian paneer shimla mirch ki sabzi | bell pepper paneer sabzi |
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paneer capsicum sabzi recipe | Indian paneer shimla mirch ki sabzi | bell pepper paneer sabzi is a healthy dry sabzi to be served as a daily fare. Learn how to make Indian paneer shimla mirch ki sabzi.
To make paneer capsicum sabzi, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and ginger garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, garam masala, chaat masala, 2 tbsp of water, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the paneer and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot with parathas.
Flavourful red capsicum imparts an exotic twist to the simplest of sabzis, as you can see in the recipe of bell pepper paneer sabzi. With just a few common spice powders that are readily available in your larder, you can create a peppy sabzi, thanks to the energetic combo of paneer and red capsicum. Do not miss out on that special touch of chaat masala!
Serve the Indian paneer shimla mirch ki sabzi fresh and hot with steaming parathas, to enjoy the crispness of the capsicum and the softness of crumbled fresh paneer. Health conscious people can reduce the oil slightly and benefit from the protein and calcium that paneer lends and antioxidants as well as fiber that capsicum offers.
Tips to make paneer and red capsicum sabzi. 1. You can also use coloured capsicum. 2. Cook masala on medium flame while stirring continuously, otherwise the masala will burn and give bitter taste. 3. Try homemade paneer recipe.
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For paneer capsicum sabzi- To make paneer capsicum sabzi, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and ginger garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, garam masala, chaat masala, 2 tbsp of water, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the paneer and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the paneer capsicum sabzi hot with parathas.
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Paneer capsicum sabzi recipe | Indian paneer shimla mirch ki sabzi | bell pepper paneer sabzi | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 1/2 cup finely chopped red capsicum, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp chaat masala and salt to taste. See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer and red capsicum subzi.
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To make paneer capsicum sabzi recipe | Indian paneer shimla mirch ki sabzi | bell pepper paneer sabzi | heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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When the seeds crackle, add ½ cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped red capsicum.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add ½ tsp chilli powder.
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Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add ½ tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera).
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Add ¼ tsp garam masala.
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Add 1 tsp chaat masala.
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Add 2 tbsp of water, Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Add 1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese).
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve paneer capsicum sabzi recipe | Indian paneer shimla mirch ki sabzi | bell pepper paneer sabzi | hot with parathas.
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You can also use coloured capsicum.
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Cook masala on medium flame while stirring continuously, otherwise the masala will burn and give bitter taste.
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Here is the link for homemade Paneer.
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Paneer Capsicum Sabzi - a healthy dry sabzi.
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Paneer abounds in protein and calcium which helps in bone strengthening process.
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Red capsicum lends vitamin A and C which work towards a youthful skin and healthy vision.
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The antioxidant capsaicin in capsicum is also a powerful antioxidant which can help fight the harmful free radicals and prevent inflammation in the body.
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Diabetics, weight watchers, heart patients, pregnant women and women with PCOS can enjoy this sabzi. Health conscious can opt for low fat paneer too.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy | 313 cal |
Protein | 11 g |
Carbohydrates | 11 g |
Fiber | 0.9 g |
Fat | 25.1 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 2.2 mg |
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